Politics Uncensored

Politics Uncensored

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Politics Uncensored gives you the news that matters. With unfiltered analysis and debate from leading politicians, journalists and experts, this show removes the political fluff to offer an honest and uncensored look at how Westminster really works.  

Episode 82 - The New World Order

Episode 82 - The New World Order

Ali and Zoë discuss a seismic week in international affairs, the likes of which has not been since the end of the Cold War.

Feb 20, • 54:54

Episode 81 - Are Gen Z's giving up on Britain?

Episode 81 - Are Gen Z's giving up on Britain?

Ali and Zoë discuss a new survey that suggests that less than half of Gen Z's are proud to be British.

Feb 14, • 54:46

Episode 80 - Could Lucy Letby face a retrial?

Episode 80 - Could Lucy Letby face a retrial?

Ali and Zoë react to a medical panel's review of the Lucy Letby case which concluded that she didn't murder any babies.

Feb 7, • 54:58

Episode 79 - Gen Z Don't Like Democracy

Episode 79 - Gen Z Don't Like Democracy

Ali and Zoë discuss an alarming poll that suggests more than half of Gen Z would prefer the UK to be a dictatorship.

Jan 30, • 54:36

Episode 78 - Southport Killer Sentenced

Episode 78 - Southport Killer Sentenced

Ali and Zoë react in the immediate aftermath of the Southport killer's sentencing, and ask what has to happen next?

Jan 23, • 54:33

Episode 77 - Is Britain too 'Work-Shy?'

Episode 77 - Is Britain too 'Work-Shy?'

With Ali away, Zoë looks into the reasons behind why the level of productivity in the UK is falling behind other developed nations.

Jan 16, • 54:48

Episode 76 - Ali Milani vs Elon Musk

Episode 76 - Ali Milani vs Elon Musk

Ali and Zoë break down a busy first week back for politics both at home and across the pond in 2025, and ask whether Elon Musk's influence on UK politics is damaging for Keir Starmer's Labour government.

Jan 9, • 54:51

THE BEST OF 2024 - Part 2

THE BEST OF 2024 - Part 2

Take a look back at Ali and Zoë's best moments of 2024!

Jan 2, • 54:48

THE BEST OF 2024 - Part 1

THE BEST OF 2024 - Part 1

Take a look back at Ali and Zoë's best moments of 2024!

Dec 26, 2024 • 54:47

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - The Politics Uncensored Awards 2024

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - The Politics Uncensored Awards 2024

Who were 2024's winners and losers? Join Ali and Zoë in this Christmas special episode as they present The Politics Uncensored Awards 2024!

Dec 19, 2024 • 52:25

Episode 75 - The Rise of Reform UK

Episode 75 - The Rise of Reform UK

Ali and Zoë discuss Reform UK's impressive 2024, and ask whether the other political parties should take note of their successes - or is it all just a flash in the pan?

Dec 12, 2024 • 54:52

Episode 74 - Starmer's big Government reset

Episode 74 - Starmer's big Government reset

Ali and Zoë discuss Keir Starmer's 'plan for change' speech and whether the narrative is cutting through to the everyday person

Dec 6, 2024 • 54:55

Episode 73 - Has Labour Failed On Immigration?

Episode 73 - Has Labour Failed On Immigration?

With Ali away, Zoë discusses who's at fault for record immigration figures.

Dec 2, 2024 • 55:10

Episode 72 - Are Farmers In The Wrong?

Episode 72 - Are Farmers In The Wrong?

As farmers occupy Westminster in protest of a change to the way they pay their taxes, Ali and Zoë ask whether they are right to be angry at the government.

Nov 25, 2024 • 55:05

Episode 71- Should we legalise assisted dying?

Episode 71- Should we legalise assisted dying?

Ali and Zoë discuss the proposed law to legalise assisted dying and debate whether it's a good idea.

Nov 14, 2024 • 55:22

Episode 70 - Trump's Great Comeback

Episode 70 - Trump's Great Comeback

Ali and Zoë assess the impact of Donald Trump winning the 2024 Presidential Election, and ask what impact a second Trump term will have on the US and the wider world order.

Nov 8, 2024 • 54:27

HALLOWEEN SPECIAL - How Much Does Bobby Norris Know About Politics?

HALLOWEEN SPECIAL - How Much Does Bobby Norris Know About Politics?

In this Freaky Friday special, Bobby Norris, and his Access All Areas co-presenter Ellen Coughlan, take the reigns from Ali and Zoë for Halloween! But just how much do they actually know about politics? Lets find out...

Oct 31, 2024 • 55:16

Episode 69 - Reparations: Should Britain Pay for Slavery?

Episode 69 - Reparations: Should Britain Pay for Slavery?

With Zoë away, Ali looks ahead to the budget, and asks whether Britain should pay for its involvement in the transatlantic slave trade.

Oct 24, 2024 • 55:05

Episode 68 - Freddo, it's Inflation Gone Mad!

Episode 68 - Freddo, it's Inflation Gone Mad!

Ali and Zoë discuss why people in the UK are having fewer children. They also speak to the MP who's made it his mission to reduce the price of the Freddo chocolate bar, back to 5p.

Oct 18, 2024 • 55:03

Episode 67 - 100 Days of Labour

Episode 67 - 100 Days of Labour

Saturday (12/10/24) marks 100 days since Keir Starmer's Labour party won the general election in dramatic fashion, but have they done a good job so far?

Oct 11, 2024 • 55:01

Episode 66 - The Middle East Stands on the Brink

Episode 66 - The Middle East Stands on the Brink

With Zoë away, Ali looks at the escalating situation in the Middle East and what might happen next.

Oct 4, 2024 • 55:34

Episode 65 - A Roundup from Labour Party Conference

Episode 65 - A Roundup from Labour Party Conference

Fresh from their time in Liverpool, Ali and Zoë bring you all the reaction from Labour's first party conference in government for more than 14 years.

Sep 27, 2024 • 54:53

Episode 64 - Does Working at McDonalds Make You Working Class?

Episode 64 - Does Working at McDonalds Make You Working Class?

As Conservative party leadership candidate Kemi Badenoch says she became working class after working at McDonalds in her youth, Ali and Zoë discuss what class actually means and whether we understand how it affects our lives.

Sep 23, 2024 • 54:50

Episode 63 - Is the NHS broken, or is it just poorly managed?

Episode 63 - Is the NHS broken, or is it just poorly managed?

With Ali off this week, Zoë looks at the NHS and who is to blame for the state that it's in.

Sep 15, 2024 • 54:51

Episode 62 - Grenfell, who's to blame?

Episode 62 - Grenfell, who's to blame?

As the Grenfell Inquiry's findings are released to the public, Ali and Zoë discuss who's to blame with a man who lost five of his relatives in the disaster.

Sep 6, 2024 • 55:19

Episode 61 - Labour's Honeymoon Comes to an End

Episode 61 - Labour's Honeymoon Comes to an End

Ahead of Parliament's return, Ali and Zoë look ahead to the tough decisions Labour are set to make as their honeymoon period in government comes to an end, and the real work begins. The pair are also joined by Rod Humphris, the landlord who barred Keir Starmer from his pub in 2021, to talk Labour's proposed smoking ban outside of pubs and restaurants.

Sep 2, 2024 • 54:25

Episode 60 - Are Women Safe In the UK?

Episode 60 - Are Women Safe In the UK?

Continuing their conversation from last week, Ali and Zoë ask why misogyny is on the rise in the UK, or if it's always been hidden in plain sight.

Aug 23, 2024 • 54:40

Episode 59 - Do Your A-Level Results Actually Even Matter?

Episode 59 - Do Your A-Level Results Actually Even Matter?

On A-Level Results day, the title says it all.

Aug 16, 2024 • 54:07

Episode 58 - Does Two Tier Policing Actually Exist?

Episode 58 - Does Two Tier Policing Actually Exist?

After a week of far-right unrest on Britain's streets, Ali and Zoë question whether the rioter's claim of two-tier policing holds any truth, and if social media companies have a part to play in countering dangerous misinformation on their platforms. The pair are joined by former Head of the National Counter Terrorism Security Office, Chris Phillips; and former Twitter (now X) Vice-President, Bruce Daisley.

Aug 9, 2024 • 54:53

Episode 57 - Unrest on the UK's Streets, What's Behind it?

Episode 57 - Unrest on the UK's Streets, What's Behind it?

An horrific stabbing attack in Southport has caused unrest across the UK. Ali discusses why far-right tensions have reached a fever pitch, and what this new Labour government must do to protect the country's minority communities.

Aug 3, 2024 • 55:02

Episode 56 - Policing is a mess, so how do we fix it?

Episode 56 - Policing is a mess, so how do we fix it?

As Greater Manchester Police come under fire for their handling of an incident at Manchester Airport, Ali breaks down just what is wrong with UK policing, and what needs to change.

Jul 26, 2024 • 55:00

Episode 55 - It's not good reading if your name is Boris Johnson

Episode 55 - It's not good reading if your name is Boris Johnson

The King's Speech, a damning report into the government's failure's during the pandemic, and an assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Just your average week, then? Ali and Zoë unwrap it all, with guests: disease control expert, Dr Bharat Pankhania, and The Washington Post's political journalist, Amber Phillips.

Jul 19, 2024 • 55:21

Episode 54 - The Downing Street Daddy, and John Mcdonnell

Episode 54 - The Downing Street Daddy, and John Mcdonnell

A week on from Labour's landslide victory, Ali and Zoë round up the new government's first days in office. The pair chat to former Labour Shadow Chancellor, John Mcdonnell, about why he thinks the current two-child benefit cap needs to be scrapped. They also speak to the VAWG campaign group THIS ENDS NOW following the horrific killings of three women in Bushey.

Jul 12, 2024 • 1:00:17

Episode 53 - Emergency Election Special!

Episode 53 - Emergency Election Special!

The Labour landslide is here, and Ali and Zoë are too! In this emergency election special, they break down the big moments from the 2024 general election.

Jul 8, 2024 • 59:59

Episode 52 - Will 14 Years of Tory Rule Collapse? & the NUS’s Amira Campbell

Episode 52 - Will 14 Years of Tory Rule Collapse? & the NUS’s Amira Campbell

Ali and Zoë look ahead to an historic general election, with all polls pointing to a Labour Landslide. Ali discusses his ideal first hundred days of Labour rule. The duo are also joined by Amira Campbell, President of the National Union of Students (NUS), to discuss just how important the youth vote is at this general election.

Jul 5, 2024 • 1:00:02

Episode 51 - Election Gambling Scandal Worsens, plus Professor Tim Bale

Episode 51 - Election Gambling Scandal Worsens, plus Professor Tim Bale

This week, Ali Milani is back! along with co-host, Zoë Grünewald, to unwrap the week's political talking points, including the election gambling scandal, Keir Starmer's migration mess-up, and Ali finally getting his chance to break down Labour's manifesto pledges. The duo are also joined by Amnesty UK's Migrant Rights Director, Steve Valdez-Symonds, to look at who's saying what on immigration this election campaign, And, with just a week to go until the polls open, politics guru Professor Tim Ba

Jun 28, 2024 • 1:00:02

Episode 50- Labour's 'Supermajority' and Carla Denyer

Episode 50- Labour's 'Supermajority' and Carla Denyer

This week, Zoë Grünewald unwraps the week’s political talking points with Journalist and Broadcaster, Dahaba Ali Hussen. Zoe is also joined by Green Party Co-Leader Carla Denyer, to discuss her party’s prospects at the General Election; Former Defence Minister and Conservative Candidate, Tobias Ellwood, about Rishi Sunak’s election blunders; Zoe Gardner, the Migration Policy Campaigner, on just how big an issue immigration will be at the polls; and Conor O’Shea, from the campaign group Generatio

Jun 21, 2024 • 59:39

Episode 49- Manifesto reaction and Richard Tice

Episode 49- Manifesto reaction and Richard Tice

This week Zoë Grünewald digested the latest political news with PoliticsHome's Zoe Crowther. Andrew Fisher, who wrote Labour's manifesto in 2015 and 2019, reacted to Labour's manifesto launch. Reform UK's Chairman Richard Tice gave his thoughts on Reform's performance so far in the polls and Ben Page, CEO of Ipsos offered his predictions for the General Election.

Jun 14, 2024 • 59:15

Episode 48-  Young activist roundtable

Episode 48- Young activist roundtable

This week Ali and co-host Zoë Grünewald digested the latest political news. The duo was also joined by Surata Sawo, a young Labour member, Oscar Brooker, a young Conservative, and Luanne Thornton, a young Green party member who took part in a young activist roundtable to discuss whether political parties are doing enough to compel young people to vote and what policies they would like to see make the manifesto.

Jun 7, 2024 • 1:00:02

Episode 47- National service, candidate blocking and Sharon Gaffka

Episode 47- National service, candidate blocking and Sharon Gaffka

This week Ali and co-host Zoë Grünewald digested the latest political news. Olivia Lever, director of Blue Beyond reacted to the Conservative's pledge to re-introduce national service and explained why young conservatives are staying blue despite the Conservative's abysmal record with policies for young people. Fiona McGowan, former Labour party member, discussed the news that Diane Abbott and Faiza Shaheen had been blocked from running as Labour candidates. Plus Sharon Gaffka, political activis

May 31, 2024 • 1:00:02

Episode 46- General Election& Iran

Episode 46- General Election& Iran

This week Ali and co-host Zoë Grünewald digested the latest political news. Deltapoll's Joe Twyman helped dissect some of the polling around the General Election and whether Nigel Farage's decision not to run will harm Reform's chances of causing an upset. Also on the show was Adham Mardini, Former Cultural Attaché at the Syrian Embassy in London who spoke about the death of the Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi and whether it could be problematic for the Supreme Leader.

May 24, 2024 • 59:58

Episode 45- Starmer's showdown with the trade unions & Just Stop Oil

Episode 45- Starmer's showdown with the trade unions & Just Stop Oil

This week Ali and co-host Zoë Grünewald digested the latest political news. Matt Wrack, General Secretary of the Fire's Brigade Union spoke about Labour's new deal for the working people and Sir Keir Starmer's crisis talks with the trade unions. Also on the show was Judy Bruce and Reverend Dr Sue Parfitt, Just Stop Oil campaigners who were arrested after smashing the glass around the Magna Carta. They spoke about a new report which suggests protest groups like Just Stop Oil should be treated lik

May 17, 2024 • 1:00:03

Episode 44- Green Party success & latest in Gaza

Episode 44- Green Party success & latest in Gaza

This week Ali and co-host Zoë Grünewald digested the latest political news. Green Party Deputy Leader Zack Polanski spoke about the Green's success at the local elections and whether they could convert that into success at the General Election. Plus Alon Pinkas, former Israeli diplomat and advisor joined Ali and Zoe to discuss the latest in Gaza including Israel's occupation of the east of Rafah and ongoing ceasefire talks.

May 10, 2024 • 1:00:03

Episode 43- Disability benefits & water pollution

Episode 43- Disability benefits & water pollution

This week Ali digested the latest political news with former London Assembly member Murad Qureshi. Mikey Erhardt from Disability Rights UK spoke about the potential reforms to the disability benefits system and whether Suank's attack on 'sicknote culture' is damaging. Plus Erica Popplewell from River Action discussed a new alliance between several water sports to push the Government to tackle water pollution.

May 3, 2024 • 1:00:00

Episode 42- Will TikTok be banned?

Episode 42- Will TikTok be banned?

This week Ali digested the latest political news with Zoë Grünewald from The Independent. Professor Anupam Chander from Georgetown University explained why America is potentially banning TikTok and whether it will affect the UK. Plus Phoenix Andrews, writer and broadcaster discussed their new book 'I Heart Politics: How People Power Took Over the World.'

Apr 26, 2024 • 1:00:04

Episode 41- Smoking ban and Caroline Lucas

Episode 41- Smoking ban and Caroline Lucas

This week Ali digested the latest political news with James Schneider, former director of communications for Jeremy Corbyn. Adam Smith Insitute's Maxwell Marlow discussed the smoking bill which was passed by the House of Commons this week. Plus Caroline Lucas, Green Party MP spoke about her new book 'Another England.'

Apr 18, 2024 • 59:49

Episode 40- State of the Conservative Party and Baroness Carmen Smith

Episode 40- State of the Conservative Party and Baroness Carmen Smith

This week Ali digested the latest political news with Ben Cope, political commentator. Professor Mark Garnett, senior lecturer at Lancaster University joined Ali to discuss the state of the Conservative Party after 63 MPs have announced their intention to step down at the next election. Plus Baroness Carmen Smith spoke to Ali about being the youngest member of the House of Lords including having an eventful first week on the job!

Mar 28, 2024 • 1:00:01

Episode 39- Extremist groups & the Russian election

Episode 39- Extremist groups & the Russian election

This week Ali digested the latest political news with senior editor at New Statesman George Eaton. He was also joined by Amnesty International UK's Kerry Moscogiuri to discuss Michael Gove's definition of extremism. Also on the show was Dr Precious Chatterje-Doody, Senior Lecturer in Politics who specialises in Russian information manipulation who analysed the political landscape ahead of the Russian election.

Mar 15, 2024 • 59:56

Episode 38- Spring Budget & Trump V Biden 2.0

Episode 38- Spring Budget & Trump V Biden 2.0

This week Ali digested the latest political news with former London Assembly member Murad Qureshi. He was also joined by IPPR's Pranesh Narayanan to analyse the latest budget. Also on the show was Greg Swenson, Chairman of Republicans Overseas to discuss Nikki Haley pulling out of the Presidential race making a rematch of Biden v Trump more likely.

Mar 8, 2024 • 59:58

Episode 37- Islamophobia in the Conservative Party and crackdown on protests

Episode 37- Islamophobia in the Conservative Party and crackdown on protests

This week Ali digested the latest political news with Samuel K, political commentator. He was also joined by Mohammed Amin, former chairman of the Conservative Muslim Network to react to a new poll which suggested that over half of Tory members questioned believed Islam was a threat to the UK. Also on the show was Ben Jamal, director of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign to speak about the Government's increasingly hard stance on protests.

Mar 1, 2024 • 1:00:01

Episode 36- Partnering up for a mortgage & is Biden too old to run for President?

Episode 36- Partnering up for a mortgage & is Biden too old to run for President?

This week Ali digested the latest political news with former Lord Mayor of Westminster Cllr Hamza Taouzzale, spoke to Vincent Hornsby from the Mortgage Advice Bureau about new research which suggested that over 60% of first time buyers are partnering up to get a mortgage. Also on the show was The Independent's John Bowden who gave an update on Presidential election in America and the concerns surrounding Joe Biden's mental fitness.

Feb 16, 2024 • 1:00:02

Episode 34- Local Government Funding

Episode 34- Local Government Funding

This week's episode focused on Local Government funding after it emerged that one in six councils are on the brink of going bankrupt. Featuring interviews with activist Femi Oluwole, Professor Richard Murphy from University of Sheffield and Leader of Somerset Council Cllr Bill Revans.

Feb 9, 2024 • 59:59

Episode 33- Political Predictions for 2024

Episode 33- Political Predictions for 2024

This week, Ali was joined by Reem Ibrahim from the IEA and Areeb Ullah from Middle East Eye to discuss their political predictions for the next year. Also Natalie Balmain joined Ali to dissect some of the biggest political stories from the week.

Feb 9, 2024 • 59:46

Episode 35- Labour Party and the Muslim Vote

Episode 35- Labour Party and the Muslim Vote

This week's episode focused on a recent poll that found Muslim support for the Labour Party has dropped significantly following the Israel/Gaza conflict. Featuring interviews with Zack Polanski, deputy leader of the Green Party, Director of British Future Sunder Katwala, and former London Assembly member Murad Qureshi.

Feb 9, 2024 • 59:55

Episode 32- Best of 2023 Part 4

Episode 32- Best of 2023 Part 4

Join Ali as he reflects on his favourite Politics Uncensored moments of 2023. Featuring interviews with former leader of the Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn.

Jan 4, 2024 • 1:00:05

Episode 31- Best of 2023 Part 3

Episode 31- Best of 2023 Part 3

Join Ali as he reflects on his favourite Politics Uncensored moments of 2023. Featuring interviews with Labour MP Clive Lewis, political commentator Femi Oluwole and Sir Keir Starmer's glitter bomber Yaz Ashmawi.

Dec 28, 2023 • 56:32

Episode 30- Best of 2023 Part 2

Episode 30- Best of 2023 Part 2

Join Ali as he reflects on his favourite Politics Uncensored moments of 2023. Featuring interviews with Labour MP Dawn Butler and political journalist Michael Crick.

Dec 21, 2023 • 57:47

Episode 28- Covid Inquiry and Matt Richardson

Episode 28- Covid Inquiry and Matt Richardson

This week's episode focused on Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson's appearance at the Covid Inquiry and his apology for comments made around Long Covid. Featuring interviews with British Youth Council Chair Zara Khan, Oonagh Cousins from Long Covid Support and comedian Matt Richardson who spoke about his new podcast 'I am Prime Minister.'

Dec 8, 2023 • 59:56

Episode 27- Migration

Episode 27- Migration

This week's episode focused on the Govenment's migration strategy in light of the ONS publishing record high net migration figures. Featuring interviews with IEA's Harrison Griffiths, Professor Jonathan Portes from Kings College London and Zack Polanski, Deputy Leader of the Green Party

Nov 30, 2023 • 59:58

Episode 26- Autumn Statement

Episode 26- Autumn Statement

This week's episode focused on the Autumn Statement and whether Rishi Sunak's economic strategy could save him at the next General Election. Featuring interviews with Natalie Balmain, the UK's first alternative Prime Minister, finance content creator Gabriel Nussbaum, Centre for Mental Health's Andy Bell and Jamie Thunder from Z2K.

Nov 24, 2023 • 59:56

Episode 25- Jeremy Corbyn

Episode 25- Jeremy Corbyn

In this week's episode, Ali sat down with Jeremy Corbyn, MP for Islington North and former Leader of the Labour Party. They spoke about his new poetry anthology 'Poetry for the Many,' his early career in Politics and what was it like to have over 80,000 people chant his name at Glastonbury. Also on the show with New Statesmen's Freddie Hayward who discuss the week's biggest political news.

Nov 16, 2023 • 59:52

Episode 24- Conflict in Gaza

Episode 24- Conflict in Gaza

This week's episode focussed on the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the effect it's had on both sides. Featuring interviews with Cecilia Jastrzembska, Member of the National Executive Committee of the Fabian’s, Amnon Aran, Professor of International Politics of the Middle East at City University and Dr Michael Oren, former Israeli Ambassador to the US.

Nov 2, 2023 • 59:57

Episode 23- Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire By-Elections

Episode 23- Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire By-Elections

This week's episode focussed on the by-elections in Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire and the effect they may have on the upcoming General Election. Featuring interviews with councillor and chair of Young Labour, Nabeela Mowlana, Professor Tim Bale from Queen Mary University and The Independent's John Rentoul.

Oct 20, 2023 • 1:00:02

Episode 22- Labour Conference Recap

Episode 22- Labour Conference Recap

This week's episode focussed on the Labour Party Conference and Sir Keir Starmer's pledge to build 1.5m new houses in five years if elected. Featuring interviews with London Young Fabien's Cecilia Jastrzembska, Sam Diner from the New Economics Foundation and activist Yaz Ashwami who glitterbombed Sir Keir Starmer during his speech.

Oct 12, 2023 • 59:16

Episode 21- HS2

Episode 21- HS2

This week's episode focussed on the Conservative Party Conference and Sunak's plan to scrap the northern leg of HS2. Featuring interviews with British Youth Council's Zara Khan, HS2 Expert William Barter and Ryan Swift from IPPR North

Oct 5, 2023 • 58:47

Episode 20- Interview with John McDonnell

Episode 20- Interview with John McDonnell

In this week's episode, Ali sat down with Labour MP and former shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer John McDonnell. They spoke about his early years, becoming a Labour MP, working with Jeremy Corbyn and his thoughts on the future of the Labour Party.

Sep 28, 2023 • 1:14:57

Episode 19- India

Episode 19- India

This week's episode focused on Islamophobia in India and the threat Hindu nationalism poses on Muslims living in the country. Featuring interview with Cllr Hamza Taouzzale, former Lord Mayor of Westminster, author Mohammad Ali and Naz Shah, Labour MP and vice chair of the APPG on British Muslims.

Sep 1, 2023 • 59:59

Episode 18- University

Episode 18- University

This week's episode focused on whether universities are financially accessible after Keir Starmer said that he wouldn't be able to attend university if he was a school leaver now. Featuring interviews with campaigner Femi Oluwole, Save the Student's Tom Allingham and Chloe Field from the NUS.

Aug 24, 2023 • 59:27

Episode 17 - Jeremiah Emmanuel, Anand Menon, Ben Habib

Episode 17 - Jeremiah Emmanuel, Anand Menon, Ben Habib

This week's episode focused on Brexit and the recent YouGov poll which indicated regret from leave voters. Featuring interviews with Anand Menon, Director of UK in a Changing Europe, youth activist Jeremiah Emmanuel BEM and Senior Adviser to the Reform Party and former Brexit Party MEP Ben Habib.

Aug 18, 2023 • 1:00:14

Episode 16- Andrew Fisher & Dr Kirsty Sedgman

Episode 16- Andrew Fisher & Dr Kirsty Sedgman

This week's episode featured two extended interviews with Andrew Fisher, former director of policy for the Labour Party who discussed the Uxbridge by-election results and whether Labour could see a victory at the next General Election. Also on the show was Dr Kirsty Sedgman, Doctor of Audiences at the University of Bristol. She spoke about her new book 'On being Unreasonable' and whether we need to be more unreasonable in order to make change.

Jul 28, 2023 • 1:00:03

Episode 15- Miqdaad Versi & Kaamil Ahmed

Episode 15- Miqdaad Versi & Kaamil Ahmed

This week's episode featured two extended interviews with Miqdaad Versi, director for media monitoring at the Muslim Council of Britain who spoke about islamophobia in Britain and whether the 'end of Boris' will change anything. Also on the show was Kaamil Ahmed, author of I Feel No Peace which tells the story of the displacement of the Rohingya from their home in Myanmar's western Rakhine state and their ongoing search for refuge.

Jul 20, 2023 • 1:00:00

Episode 14- Should drugs be decriminalised?

Episode 14- Should drugs be decriminalised?

This week's episode focussed on the Scottish Government's proposal to decriminalise all drugs for personal use and whether this would help tackle the issue of drug misuse. Featuring interviews with Natalie Balmain, UK's first alternative Prime Minister, Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy and MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley Elena Whitham and Transform's Alex Feis-Bryce.

Jul 14, 2023 • 59:34

Episode 13- Culture in Westminster

Episode 13- Culture in Westminster

This week's episode focussed on the resignation speech of Mhairi Black which declared Westminster was an 'outdated, sexist, toxic' work environment. Featuring interviews with Mete Coban, CEO of My Life, My Say, activist and founder of the True and Fair Party Gina Miller and Jawad Raza, National Officer at the FDA Union.

Jul 7, 2023 • 1:00:07

Episode 12- Industrial Action

Episode 12- Industrial Action

This week's episode focussed on the ongoing industrial action and the future of trade unions. Featuring interviews with the former Lord Mayor of Westminster Cllr Hamza Taouzzale, Harrison Griffiths from the Institute of Economic Affairs and Melanie Simms, Professor of Work and Employment at the University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School.

Jun 30, 2023 • 1:00:02

Episode 11- Housing and Rental crisis

Episode 11- Housing and Rental crisis

This week's episode focussed on the ongoing housing and rental crisis in light of the Bank of England raising interest rates to 5%. Featuring interviews with Cllr Nabeela Mowlana, Chair of Young Labour, Spareroom's Matt Hutchinson and Conor O'Shea, Policy and Public Affairs Manager at Generation Rent.

Jun 23, 2023 • 59:38

Episode 10- Bye Bye Boris!

Episode 10- Bye Bye Boris!

This week's episode focussed on the Boris Johnson resigning as an MP following a damning report from the Privileges Committee which found he deliberatly misled Parliament multiple times. Featuring interviews with Rayhan Uddin from the Middle East Eye, Liberal Democrat MP Christine Jardine and former Deputy Prime Minister and Tory peer Lord Heseltine.

Jun 16, 2023 • 59:21

Episode 9- Labour Selections

Episode 9- Labour Selections

This week's episode focussed on how Labour selects their election candidates and whether the party is deliberately blocking left wing candidates. Featuring interview with the UK's first alternative Prime Minister, Natalie Balmain, Michael Crick, veteran political journalist and founder of the Tomorrow's MPs twitter page, and Emma Dent Coad, former Labour MP who was blocked from running in the next election.

Jun 9, 2023 • 1:00:07

Episode 8- Millennials and The Conservative Party

Episode 8- Millennials and The Conservative Party

This week's episode focussed on a new report which suggested that millennials are resisting the trend of becoming more conservative as they age. Featuring interviews with Clive Lewis, Labour MP, Dr Joe Chrisp from the University of Bath, James Cowling, founder of Next Gen Tories and BrightBlue's Mikhail Korneev.

Jun 2, 2023 • 1:00:02

Episode 7- Voter Apathy

Episode 7- Voter Apathy

This week's episode focussed on voter apathy and whether the political system needs an overhaul. Featuring guest co-host James Robertson from Sortition Foundation and interviews with Count Binface, Matteo Bergamini from ShoutOut UK and Alice Mazon from Votes at 16 Youth Action Group.

May 5, 2023 • 1:00:02

Episode 6- Conflict and Asylum

Episode 6- Conflict and Asylum

This week's episode looked at the ongoing conflicts in Sudan and Ukraine and asked why there was such a stark difference in the UK's support for those trying to flee. Featuring interviews with Eric Reeves, an expert on Sudan, conflict reporter Oz Katerji and independent refugee and asylum specialist Louise Calvey.

Apr 28, 2023 • 1:00:04

Episode 5- The Police

Episode 5- The Police

This week's episode looked at the state of policing in the UK and, in the wake of the Baroness Casey report, asked whether the UK police force can ever be repaired. Featuring guest co-host Patsy Stevenson and interviews with John Pegram from Bristol CopWatch, Labour MP Dawn Butler and former police officer Iain Donnelly.

Apr 21, 2023 • 1:00:13

Politics Uncensored with Ali Milani

Politics Uncensored with Ali Milani

This is the full interview with Labour MP Dawn Butler as heard on Episode 5 of Politics Uncensored

Apr 21, 2023 • 29:07

Episode 4- How low can politics go?

Episode 4- How low can politics go?

This week's episode looked at the recent ad campaign launched by Labour and the Home Secretary's comments on grooming gangs and asked 'how low can politics go?' Featuring guest co-host Mathilda Mallinson and interviews with Gurinder Singh Josan, Labour NEC member, Faria Ali from the British Pakistani Foundation and Tom O'Grady, Associate Professor of Political Science at University College London.

Apr 14, 2023 • 1:00:01

Episode 3- NHS

Episode 3- NHS

This week's episode was focussed on the NHS and the future of healthcare in the UK. gender equality and the challenges facing women and girls. Featuring guest co-host Nicola Thorp and interviews with Ben Zaranko from IFS, REFORM's Sebastian Rees, Dr Amy Attwater and Dr Chanelle Smith.

Apr 6, 2023 • 1:00:21

Episode 2 - Gender Equality

Episode 2 - Gender Equality

This week's episode was focussed on the gender equality and the challenges facing women and girls. Featuring guest co-host Ellie Flynn and interviews with Seyi Falodun-Liburd, Co-Founder of Level Up, Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse and Jess Leigh from Our Streets Now.

Mar 30, 2023 • 59:56

Episode 1 - Environment and Climate Change

Episode 1 - Environment and Climate Change

This week's episode was focussed on the environment and climate change. Featuring interviews with Force of Nature's Sacha Wright, Professor Michael Jacobs who is a former advisor to Gordon Brown and Just Stop Oil's Anna Holland.

Mar 23, 2023 • 59:56

Introduction

Introduction

Welcome to Politics Uncensored with Ali Milani on FUBAR Radio. This show aims to give a platform to unheard voices whilst having unfiltered conversations about the issues that really matter. You can hear the show live from 6pm on a Thursday at our website www.fubarradio.com

Mar 23, 2023 • 2:07

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